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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.36, 37.86 and 21.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.36, 37.86 and 21.55 is: 32.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.36 : 37.86 = 21.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.36/37.86 = 21.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.36x = 37.86 × 21.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.36x = 815.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.90/25.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.18

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